Rules and fees

Camp Etiquette

Do be respectful and considerate of other campers.
Do remember that each campsite is someone’s house – even if you know the person, you should always ask before wandering in.
Do keep dogs in a pen or on a leash, and clean up after them.
Do turn generators off at 8pm.
Do turn music off at 11pm (2am on new years eve).
Do lock valuables in a vehicle on new years eve if your campsite will be unattended.
Do supervise kids near the river and fires.
Do use the toilets provided (not the bushes or riverbank).
Do join in community events.
Do respect Papatūānuku – take only photos and leave only footprints.
Do leave your fireworks at home.

Council Fees

Manawatū District Council charges the following camp fees per night (subject to change):

Adult $12 each
Child $5 each
Adult (per week) $60 each
Child (under 12yrs, per week) $25 each

You can find out about the council campground fees and book on their website.

District Council Booking Form

Queens Fees

If you’d like to attend community events and enter competitions, or you’d just like to help make sure we can all keep enjoying this great community, you can pay a “Queens’ tax” at The Palace, which is signposted.

The Queens’ tax helps to cover community costs, such as the stage, trailer hire for collecting bonfire wood, sound and lighting equipment, etc. The cost is around $10, and you’ll get a rainbow wristband (or something similar). If you’re only coming for the New Years eve party, Queens taxes are half price.

Problems at Camp

Anyone experiencing problems can go to The Palace (signposted) and talk with the Queen, who is our liaison with the council and the community, and can help sort out any issues.